摘要 |
A method of making a building or like component 14 of reinforced polyester resin comprises utilizing an open-topped mould 1 defining the component perimeter and having a base 4 with a generally flat, upper surface 5 interrupted by a plurality of parallel, elongate recesses 6 extending substantially end-to-end of the mould; covering the recesses 6 with a permeable reinforcing element 8; applying a flowable, filled polyester resin mix 9 to the permeable reinforcing element 8; pressing a reinforcing bar 10 into each slot 6 such that each slot 6 becomes lined with a generally "U"-shaped portion of first reinforcing element 8, the reinforcing element 8 being provided in one or more pieces such that it extends uninterruptedly from side-to-side of the mould 1 transversly of the reinforcing bars 10; applying further flowable, filled polyester resin mix 12 to the permeable reinforcing element 8; and laying second permeable reinforcing material 13 on the further resin mix 12 and allowing the component 14 to cure before removing the component 14 from the mould 1. |